StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson

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Tough Love and Geopolitics, with Susan Rice Dec 13, 2019

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Neil deGrasse Tyson explores geopolitics with Ambassador Susan Rice, PhD, co-host Chuck Nice, neuroscientist Heather Berlin, PhD, and cybersecurity expert Stephen Garcia. (WARNING: strong language, discussions of suicide and mental health, other adult topics.)

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Cosmic Queries – Edge of the Universe Dec 06, 2019

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What lies beyond the edge of the universe? Neil deGrasse Tyson, comic co-host Chuck Nice, and astrophysicist Janna Levin, PhD, answer your fan-submitted Cosmic Queries about higher dimensions, the multiverse, the Big Bang, and much, much more!

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Photo Credit: Image Credit: X-ray: NASA/CXC/SAO/G.Schellenberger et al.; Optical: SDSS.

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Science and Psyche in Film, with Darren Aronofsky Nov 29, 2019

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Neil deGrasse Tyson explores the scientific, metaphysical, and psychological aspects of filmmaking with auteur filmmaker Darren Aronofsky, co-host Paula Poundstone, astrophysicist Charles Liu, PhD, neuroscientist Heather Berlin, PhD, and Bill Nye.

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Sebastian Seilund, Ian Schulze, Heidi Lynne Makela, Calvin Mitchell, Sinai Coons.

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Cosmic Queries – Between Planets and Stars, with Jackie Faherty Nov 22, 2019

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What lies hidden in the murky hallways of the cosmos? Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist Jackie Faherty, PhD, and co-host Chuck Nice answer your fan-submitted questions on brown dwarfs, interstellar objects, Planet 9, and more!

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Image Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble; Processing & License: Judy Schmidt.

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Cosmic Queries – Planets and Stuff Nov 15, 2019

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Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Paul Mecurio are back together again to answer your fan-submitted questions on Saturn, Jupiter, neuroscience, tidal forces, lunar exploration, and the science behind your hat size, and more.

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Kay Gilbert, Brendan Brown, Akasha Yi, Tom Hernke, Jonathan Gaffers

Photo Credit: NASA, ESA, and A. Simon (NASA Goddard) [Public domain]

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A Conversation with Edward Norton Nov 08, 2019

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Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with actor Edward Norton to explore his fascination with the universe, his new film “Motherless Brooklyn,” his work with the UN promoting biodiversity, his data company, his cosmic curiosities, and more.

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Ray Sousa, Kiki Stirling, Paul Schroeder, John Gallagher, Ástþór Sigurvinsson

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Life of a Science Guy, with Bill Nye Nov 01, 2019

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Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with his friend and beloved science communicator Bill Nye to explore how he became the “Science Guy.” With comic co-host Chuck Nice, science communicator Emily Calandrelli, and biological anthropologist Helen Fisher, PhD.

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Kohl Chrislock, Bradley Desrochers, Katelyn Hague, The Fellowship of Doge, Stu Glassner aka Neurocleric, Tabitha Bradley

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Cosmic Queries – The 30-Second Universe Oct 25, 2019

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Neil deGrasse Tyson, co-host Chuck Nice, and astrophysicist and StarTalk geek-in-chief Charles Liu, PhD answer fan-submitted questions on gravity, asteroids, AI, spacetime, and more to celebrate the release of Charles’ new book “30-Second Universe.”

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Jim Brown, Christopher MacCay, Carlene Goodbody, Ernesto Chavez, Doug Sherman

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Science and Journalism, with Christiane Amanpour Oct 18, 2019

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Neil deGrasse Tyson explores the intersectionality of science and journalism with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour, Eugene Mirman, reporter Azmat Khan, conflict journalism expert Judith Matloff, Bill Nye, Sarah Rose Siskind, Natalia Reagan, and Brian Sack.

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Paul Sikes, Stephanie Judd, Michael McBride, François Fraser, Dan Yoder, John Ward

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StarTalk Live at NYCC 2019 with Neil deGrasse Tyson Oct 11, 2019

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StarTalk returns to the main stage in front of a packed house at NY Comic Con. Neil deGrasse Tyson, co-host Chuck Nice, and StarTalk geek-in-chief astrophysicist Charles Liu, PhD explore the science found in comics, sci fi, and popular fiction! (Warning: Adult Language)

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